My Forgotten Firstborn

My Forgotten Firstborn

The night before our wedding, Orlando and I were in my parent’s house enjoying some time with our family before the big day.  We were just upstairs in the studio, lounging around, when my sister mysteriously appeared in the doorway.  She had a surprise for us,...
Issa: Five Months

Issa: Five Months

Dear Issa, Tomorrow you will be five months old! It blows my mind that it’s already been almost half a year since you arrived, and I feel like I’ve known you forever.  You are just the easiest, cutest little thing, and I am so happy to be your mama.  These...
Dear Friend: I Don’t Know What To Say

Dear Friend: I Don’t Know What To Say

Dear friend, I don’t know what to say.  I’m better at writing than speaking, so I’ll just try it this way.  I know you’re about to go through a whole roller coaster of emotions in the next few days, months, even years.  I know you’ve been...
Issa: Four Months

Issa: Four Months

Dear Issa, Today you are four months old! You are now a pro at rolling over, holding your head up (most of the time), and you’re even managing to scoot around on your tummy in circles when you’re feeling extra energetic.  I think you’re teething just...

Issa: Three Months

Dear Issa, Today you are three months old! You’re just about to roll over, and you’re on the verge of laughing too.  You make these little grunts when we’re playing with you, almost as if to say, “I think I want to make a noise because this is...